n, pl  -re*ses   :  the introduction of an ionized substance (as a drug) through intact skin by the application of a direct electric current ion*to*pho*rese vt -resed  -res*ing  ion*to*pho*ret*ic adj ion*to*pho*ret*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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